GEOG 404

Space and Power

Units: 1.5

Hours: 3-0-0

Investigates how political processes shape human geography, and conversely, how assumptions about geography underscore global politics. Examines the key themes, concepts, and theories that define the study of politics from a geographical perspective. Students gain a critical understanding of and appreciation for the historical and contemporary challenges of sovereignty, territoriality, governmentality, identity, citizenship, difference, violence, genocide, colonialism, and war.

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Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 404, GEOG 491 (if taken in the same topic).